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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7422 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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 Posted - Dec 03 2015 : 06:57:06 AM
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My sister gave me a 99 cent marked down bag of fresh ginger roots (13 total) and said "I don't want them but I know you will do something with them".
On-line I found a recipe for candied ginger and will be working on that today. I will save a couple of the roots to use fresh. Instruction for storing fresh ginger was to store un-covered in the refrigerator and grate/slice as needed.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3530 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3530 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2015 : 09:18:41 AM
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What a great find. I grow my own ginger. You can also infuse honey with the fresh ginger and lemons. Make a wonderful regimen for winter coughs and sore throats.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7422 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2015 : 09:37:29 AM
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Kelly, I didn't know ginger would grow here in Texas. I'm in northeast part of the state ~ where is Pipecreek? I have honey from this area, lemons, and ginger so I might make up a batch. How long will it keep? Do you blanch the ginger?
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
Edited by - YellowRose on Dec 03 2015 10:19:34 AM |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2015 : 11:07:56 AM
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You can also freeze it. I put whole roots in the freezer sometimes and I have some sliced in the freezer, plus some that I dehydrated to use as well. For some reason, I can't seem to keep roots in the fridge for very long before they start to mold so I rarely do that.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3530 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2015 : 5:59:38 PM
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Sarah
It grows great for me but it needs afternoon shade and plenty of mulch. I am next door to Bandera and north of San Antonio. The infused honey lasts several months in the refrigerator. Gets me through the winter here.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6815 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6815 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2015 : 06:00:13 AM
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Sara, last week on MaryJane's blog, raisinjane, she posted a simple candied ginger recipe. Maybe you could use some of the ginger up by making a batch of that? It is great in baking but also just makes a cup of tea wonderful. It is also pretty in canning jars as a gift.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7422 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7422 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2015 : 08:14:15 AM
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I followed the recipe until it was time to add 4 cups of sugar. Just couldn't see using that much sugar for 11oz prepared ginger. I used 3 cups of sugar & 3 cups water. If I do it again I will cut the sugar a little more.
Yield: 7 4oz jars of ginger and 1 pint of the syrup.
My sister has a cough so I fixed her up a bag of lemon, a couple jars of candied ginger, and 1 jar of local honey. Hope it helps her.
Rachel I'll try drying the roots I have left.
Winnie, I'll check MF's blog out. I forget to visit it. Today she sent out e-mail recipe for candied lemon rind. Will have to give that a try too.
In my 30s I visited Mexico City and bought a candied lime with coconut from a little candy shop. It was delicious but oh so sweet.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2978 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Dec 05 2015 : 5:55:58 PM
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Hi Sara! Long time no talk!
I have a Vitamix, and you can put the whole pieces of ginger in, peel and all, buzz it up, and freeze in 1 T portions. It is so convenient.
Not sure about the candied version; I have a savory palate.
But bring on the spicy!!!
Happy Holidays Friend!!!
"We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.” – R.R. |
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2015 : 10:12:11 AM
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How do you infuse the ginger with the honey?
~ Betty ~
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Farm Kitchen: Fresh Ginger |
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